Christine Sarkis

Christine Sarkis

Christine Sarkis is the co-founder of Vacationist Media and editor-in-chief of TourScoop and FamilyVacationist.com. She is the former executive editor of SmarterTravel.com, a travel publication owned by Tripadvisor. Her work has been published in dozens of publications including Conde Nast Traveler and USAToday, and she has been quoted in print and online publications including The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, and People magazine. She has also offered tips for travelers on television and radio shows including Good Morning America, Marketplace, and Here & Now.
backpackers hiking along the beach on Wildland Trekking's Vancouver Island backpacking tour

Wildland Trekking Debuts New Backpacking Tour of Vancouver Island

The tour includes gear, guides, meals, and spectacular scenery. ...

sunset view of Duoro River in Portugal

CroisiEurope Announces Summer 2023 Family-Friendly European River Cruises

Serious price breaks plus family-friendly offerings. ...

bicycle couple looking out at the sea on a Backroads tour

Backroads Names Its Favorite Romantic Hotels

The active tour company names its most romantic overnight spots. ...

Tour guests and leader on a new Intrepid Travel tour to Pakistan

Intrepid Announces 80+ New Experiences

Intrepid debuted new tours and new experiences on existing itineraries. ...

guests aboard a gondola in Venice on an EF Go Ahead Tours tour in Italy

The Scoop: What to Know About EF Go Ahead Tours

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child holding a Adventures by Disney Machu Picchu pin in Machu Picchu

Tour Review: Adventures by Disney’s Peru Tour Is a Riveting Family Adventure

The tour takes families to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco. ...

view of beach in Normandy from the textured sand of low tide

Road Scholar Announces 3 New Round-the World Tours

Road Scholar's newest round-the-world itineraries include sailings and private plane journeys. ...

sightseeing couple holding bike and phone stop to look at a sight in an Italian city

4 Great Tour Companies with Independent Tours

These companies offer the benefits of a tour and the flexibility of independent travel. ...

People swimming under the waterfall near Nabalesere Village in Fiji on an Intrepid tour of the South Pacific

Intrepid Relaunches South Pacific Trips

The relaunched tours go deep on culture and adventure. ...

person walking in Japan Kyoto Fushimi Inari-Taisha 1000 Torii Gates

G Adventures Puts 700 Trips on Sale

G Adventures is kicking off sale season with 30% off 700 trips. ...